A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.' See one or both.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Fourteenth Lover,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow till Tuesday, concerns a fickle flapper, Vi Marchmont, played by Viola Dana. Film synopsis included. Viola's acting, as proved by recent successes at the Queen's, is such that interest is always…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21 - 1924-07-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'The 14th Lover.' Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-21
Summary:

There is little exaggeration in stating that only a few screen actresses can play a certain type of role better than demure Viola Dana. In 'The Fourteenth Lover' which finishes a successful run at Queen's Theatre tomorrow, Viola Dana is again just her lovable self and the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-22 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Last shows today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The 14th Lover.' Let Viola Dana tell her story in her latest success. Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days, commencing today. In this picture, he adds two faces to the thousand he has previously…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Robert Gordon, Wallace Beery and Jane Novak in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric House…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

If you have seen 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' you must come and see its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Many huge sets were erected for the photodrama, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today. On this set, the King of Ruritania (played by Bert Lytell) was wedded to the Princess Flavia (interpreted by Elaine Hammerstein) and the ceremony was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau,' a Victor Heerman production, the entire production under the personal supervision of Myron Selznick, with Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is offering its patron an interesting programme. In addition to the short features, it is showing the Selznick Distributing Corporation's picture 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which was adapted from Sir Anthony Hope's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today positively last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's celebrated romance, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' with a great cast, Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Claire Windsor, Robert Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, Marjorie Daw, Mitchell Lewis, Adolphe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Lovers of romance enjoyed themselves thoroughly last evening when Sir Anthone [sic] Hope's famous novel, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' was visualized at the Queen's Theatre. This photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman. Imagine seeing Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

The Night Rose,' a new Goldwyn melodrama from the pen of the famous novelist, Leroy Scott, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Lon Chaney, who will be remembered for his remarkable characterization of a legless thug in the Goldwyn production of 'The Penalty' and…